Hurricane quiz What's the origin of the word "hurricane?" How many Category 5 storms have hit the U.S.? Who was the first pilot to fly into a hurricane's eye? Give your answers and find out how much you really know about nature's biggest storms. Hurricane maker Find out more about hurricanes by...

Hurricanes are rated on a 1-to-5 scale from weakest to strongest. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is used to estimate property damage and coastal flooding expected from landfall. Wind speed is the determining factor.

For many South Floridians, the big question during hurricane season is: What's it like? Every storm is different, but one way to answer that question is to explore hurricane history. Here you'll find profiles of storms that South Florida will never forget. For each storm, we've gathered storm data,...